Build an FPV-Style Quadcopter with a CNCed Frame
There’s no better way to learn how a drone works than by building one yourself. The Little Dipper drone is a 300-class autonomous flying rig.
DJI Phantom 3 Standard
There’s a popular quote about the value of tools: “Good equipment ain’t cheap, and cheap equipment ain’t good.” Neither part of this quote applies to the Phantom 3 Standard. Just under $500, this model is the entry point in the Phantom lineup. Released a few months after the Professional model, you’d be forgiven for looking […]
EHang Ghost 2.0
Smartphones are at the center of how we interact with technology today. The Ehang Ghost 2.0 takes advantage of our familiarity by making yours its controller. This isn’t a new concept, but Ehang’s inclusion of the G-Box takes it to a whole new level. Increased Communication Instead of directly connecting a smartphone to the drone, […]
3D Robotics Solo
The futuristic, black body of the Solo highlights how advanced drones have become — the quadcopter and its controller each house a 1GHz Linux computer to handle its autonomous flying features. The autonomy was easy and intuitive to use; our multi-point cable cam route was accurate and repeatable throughout the testing. Based on the open-source ideals […]
How it’s Made: Building a Jumbo Jet Engine in 20 Days
The engine of a jumbo jet is a feat of engineering that takes 20 days to make. Learn how they’re made.
These Upcycled UFO Lamps Are Retro-Futuristic Fabulous
Using upcycled jars, collected bits and pieces, 3D printed parts and energy efficient LEDs, Will Strange makes UFO inspired lamps.
Made in Baltimore: Select the Best Software for Your Makerspace
without the right software, much of the hardware in a makerspace is a lot less useful and some of it is downright useless.